| Q1 |
I am a foreigner and am residing in Singapore. My sister, who is staying in United States, will be sending me two bottles of sparkling wine via parcel post for my personal consumption. Do I need to pay the duty or taxes for the above consignment? If I need to pay, where do I make the payment? |
| A |
Sparkling wine is dutiable on import. Duty on sparking wine is levied at the prevailing duty rates. In addition, Goods & Services Tax (GST) is payable at 7% of the sum of duty and value of the sparking wine. Singapore Post will notify the consignee by letter to collect the parcel from the Singapore Post Centre (SPC) upon arrival of your parcel. The duty and GST will then be collected thereat. Please note that a postal clearance fee of $2.00 per parcel is payable on dutiable parcels cleared at SPC. Please click here to see the duty rates. |
| Q2 |
I am thinking of buying a model aeroplane through the internet, which cost US$150. It will be sent to me by post. How much tax do I have to pay? |
| A |
Parcels containing non-dutiable and non-controlled goods of a total value not exceeding $400 are granted GST relief. Such parcels are released directly to Singapore Post for delivery to the addressee. |
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